ChuckC81
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Hello! New DJI Mavic Pro owner here in Canton, Georgia, U.S. and im trying to create a nice summary of the DOs and DONTs. Please help by correcting me, or by adding additional information that you believe is most helpful to a completely new pilot that has never flown any Radio Controlled aircraft before - which I think is quickly becoming the norm!
Many YouTubes show people scared about drones. If your drone is making someone uncomfortable (they think your spying on them, etc.) - you should reassure them your not, but its recommend you tell them you will fly somewhere else - to avoid confrontation. Be respectful so the person gives the next drone operator they encounter - the respect they deserve.
If a police officer is confronting you about flying your drone, tell the officer it is not a crime to fly a drone in public airspace according to Supreme Court Law, and ask that police officer to call their supervisor. Keep in mind, because you are not committing any crime, you do NOT need to show identification. Be respectful so the officer gives the next drone operator they encounter - the respect they deserve.
CITY/COUNTY
Most have not setup rules. It is recommended you pay to sign up to a local AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) club and fly at one of their 2,400 parks in the US. While at their parks, You will have the benefits of insurance, help and support of those experts!
http://www.modelaircraft.org/clubsearch.aspx
STATE:
Each State has its own rules. Here, Georgia has banned all state parks, except one Veterans park very far south of me. Check your state's .gov site.
NOTE: The FAA considers 500 feet above private property - to be the public airspace. But they encourage most drones to stay below 400 feet. And I am fine with that, considering the higher and erratic windspeeds - are invisible to our naked eye - are known to cause loss of drones!
http://www.cleanenergybrands.com/shoppingcart/product_images/uploaded_images/wind-profile.jpg
Near my house, if I go past my property and fly over my subdivision, I fly 250 feet at a minimum and keep moving. If your hovering low and slow near someone's house - thats creepy and rude - and you deserve to get shotgun'd out of the air! Be Respectful of others privacy and concerns.
https://www.cnet.com/news/judge-rules-man-had-right-to-shoot-down-drone-over-his-hoause/
FEDERAL:
You CANNOT fly at National Parks, or National Monuments. Includes 59 full-fledged national parks, 350 national monuments, seashores and other sites run by the National Park Service, about 84 million acres in all. But you could walk around with your 4K stabilized camera and create some great high def videos to go with...
You CAN fly at any National Forest, as long as you adhere to FAA rules!
https://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/fire/unmanned-aircraft-systems
FAA RULES:
DJI Mavic Pro Drones are considered Fly For Fun. Just need to register the drone, add registration* to drone itself, and remember the guidelines here
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/
*You CAN put registration number inside the Mavic battery compartment because it doesnt require tools. https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_ ... bel_Infographic.pdf
Safety Guidelines- Fly at or below 400 feet
- Keep your UAS within sight
- Never fly near other aircraft, especially near airports
- Never fly over groups of people
- Never fly over stadiums or sports events
- Never fly near emergency response efforts such as fires
- Never fly under the influence
- Be aware of airspace requirements
And thats about it. I am still looking to join my local AMA club and read more to become a safer pilot, but I still would like YOUR thoughts and opinions.
Thanks for your input!
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